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How to get fromWicklow to Kilkennyby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Wicklow to Kilkenny by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grand Hotel to Beresford Placebus bus 740A
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 717
    3h 27m
    €25–34

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wicklow to Tara Streettrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 11m
    €17–26

  3. Drive  114.2 km

    1. Drive from Wicklow to Kilkennycar car 114.2 km
    1h 40m
    €21–29

  4. Bus via Wicklow Gao

    1. Take the bus from Wicklow Gao to Dublin Busárasbus bus 133
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Kilkenny Stnbus bus 600
    4h 24m
    €27–37

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Wicklow Gao to Dublin Busárasbus bus 133
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Kilkennytrain train Re / ...
    4h 38m
    €27–39

Wicklow to Kilkenny by bus

Calendar53Weekly Buses
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Wicklow, Ireland and Kilkenny, IE-KK, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Grand Hotel to Kilkenny Stn via Beresford Place and George's Quay in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wicklow to Kilkenny via Tara Street, Abbey St., Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 4h 11m.

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